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K61 CNB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

235,171 mi
Last recorded235,171 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK61 CNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 235,171 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 235,125 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached Drop arm loose on splines (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front minor leak from swivel joint

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 233,444 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 233,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 231,778 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 231,764 miles

Fuel system component leaking Leak off pipes on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Ball joint on steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 229,124 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 228,225 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 228,221 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2015 227,429 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body out riggers corroded/holes ,but not considered dangerous yet (6.1.B.2)

axle oil leaking onto N/S/rear brake disc

Fail 27 Oct 2015 227,429 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both/bulbs (1.2.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body out riggers corroded/holes ,but not considered dangerous yet (6.1.B.2)

axle oil leaking onto N/S/rear brake disc

Pass 6 Oct 2014 227,133 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 227,133 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 226,308 miles

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 225,413 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre perished on tread

Fail 11 Oct 2012 225,393 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre perished on tread

Pass 25 Oct 2011 224,788 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

noted wiper sweep not full sweep

Fail 12 Oct 2011 224,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

noted wiper sweep not full sweep

Pass 21 Oct 2010 223,373 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers not covering whole sweep.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 222,453 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 222,453 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 214,391 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 214,391 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 202,978 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 194,541 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 194,537 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front caliper feed pipes getting corroded

front drag link end rubber gaiter split

front panhard rod

rear spring top retaining brackets getting corroded

some corrosion rear chassis rails

some play msteering column lower ujs

some play steering reaction balljoints

steering box showing signs of weeping

Pass 2 Nov 2005 185,764 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 185,764 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil warning lamp in/op ,and oil high on dipstick

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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K61 CNB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K61 CNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K61 CNB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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